Tag Archives: Dr. Robert M. Gates

Bob Gates opened his remarks late this afternoon thanking both Wayne Brock, Chief Scout Executive and Charles J. Crimmins, Special Assistant to the National President, for their excellent service. He also introduced Chase Combs as the new Special Assistant to the President and invited both volunteers and professional Scouters to contact him through Mr. Combs […]

There is nothing I hate more than inconsistency. Like a toaster that never toasts my bread perfectly the first time, I hate when I can’t get what I expect. Especially when it comes to organizations. So, July 10 when the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Executive Committee unanimously adopted a resolution amending the adult leadership […]

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council today elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of central intelligence, as the organization’s national president. In this volunteer role, Dr. Gates will lead the National Executive Board, which guides the Boy Scouts of America as it serves 2.5 million youth members, […]